Urban Ecoist

Environment Channel Posts

• Cat's in the Cradle-to-Cradle
  Harry Chapin sang "Cat's in the Cradle" in the 70s, but was he aware of the Cradle-to-Cradle-Certified plan? Of course the song was so very popular then and it's still bringing in the dough [...]
• Steer clear of the chemicals in your everyday cleaning
  Cancer-causing chemicals could be all around your home and you aren't aware of it. Laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners and even air fresheners could be hoarding more in the solution than just [...]
• Natural and Sustainable must haves for anyone
  1. Boskke Sky Planters: Quality air is a must for anyone who breathes and with that comes the upside down growing air-purifying plants. They hang from your ceiling and are self-watering. 2. [...]
• Chose cloth diapers over disposable
  Cloth diapers may seem like things of the past, but anymore, cloth as been making a comeback with those who want to help lessen the strain on the environment. Cloth diapers come any many forms [...]
• Cleaning for a better environment
  When I say for a better environment I not only mean the planet, I also mean your present environment as well, your breathing environment and your family and living environment as well. The air [...]
• Grab those bags and use them again and again
  Plastic bags have been under scrutiny for years now and with that come the making of useful canvas and other bags such as the ones that can be packed in a backpack, your pocket, or even in a purse. [...]
• Your car and the environment
  We have all read the reports on how much carbon emission our cars give off and the gas and the oil and everything else about a car, but have you really sat down and actually thought about the cost [...]
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows takes a green approach to reading
  The Harry Potter book series got a lot of negative effects when it first came out in book form in school libraries. A lot of teaching professionals didn't want the books on the shelf because it [...]
• Save water the Eco Flow way
  It's not hard to save water everyday, especially when you shower. There are shower timers and even just setting your own kitchen timer you can save water easily. But, at times there are showers [...]
• Make good green choices
  When it comes to building or remodeling an existing home there are a few thoughts that might come to mind, one is cost the other is saving money. With the recent climb in greener options for the [...]